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name: nerve_bridge description: Bi-directional control of Trae via macOS AppleScript with built-in feedback mechanism. Use when needing to execute code/commands in Trae IDE and wait for completion confirmation. metadata: { "openclaw": { "emoji": "⚡️", "requires": { "bins": ["python3", "osascript"] }, "install": [ { "id": "system", "kind": "system", "label": "macOS System Environment", "description": "Depends on system Python and AppleScript. No extra installation required." } ] } }

Nerve Bridge (v2)

Direct neural link to Trae with closed-loop feedback via macOS AppleScript.

Quick Start

Send instruction and wait for confirmation:

python3 nerve_bridge.py "<instruction>"

Example:

python3 nerve_bridge.py "Create a new Python file and add a simple 'Hello World' function. After creating, add a print statement to test it."

How It Works

1. Signal Injection:

   • Payload is copied to system clipboard via pbcopy
   • AppleScript activates Trae and simulates: Space (wake) → Delete → Cmd+V → Enter

2. Feedback Loop:

   • Instruction must include a Python hook that writes to ~/.openclaw/workspace/trae_feedback.json when done
   • Script waits up to 5 minutes (300 seconds) for the signal file
   • Returns JSON feedback when received

Required Hook Pattern

When crafting instructions, include this pattern at the end:

import json, time
with open("~/.openclaw/workspace/trae_feedback.json", "w") as f:
    json.dump({"status": "success", "timestamp": time.time()}, f)

Environment

• Platform: macOS only
• Dependencies: System Python (python3), AppleScript (osascript)
• Permissions: System Events and Terminal must have "Accessibility" permissions
• Output File: ~/.openclaw/workspace/trae_feedback.json (created by the script)

Troubleshooting

• No output from Trae: Check if Trae window is active and input is focused
• Timeout: Trae didn't complete within 5 minutes
• Permission denied: macOS may need to grant Terminal System Events permission